How to make a Root over Rock Bonsai Forest ( Part 2 ) + pruning the Nothofagus mother tree

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  • @digitalice7875
    @digitalice7875 Рік тому +1

    Looks great! Looking forward to future updates on your rock composition.

  • @brianbower5320
    @brianbower5320 Рік тому +2

    Another excellent video Tony, really interesting work

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Brian. I'm really happy with the visibility of the rock in this just appearing from behind the trees. Like alll forests it just needs some time now to mature

  • @scotthogbin613
    @scotthogbin613 Рік тому +2

    Great planting Tony, I've been jealous of those rocks ever since you first showed them. Your Dad certainty has a good eye.

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому

      Yeah they seem to work really well no matter what we do with them. I've yet to do a very vertical composition yet, so I think I'll have to perhaps plan something like a large stone pillar with one lone tree clinging onto side

  • @davidchaves9070
    @davidchaves9070 Рік тому +2

    Super cool Tony, as usual!

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому

      Thanks David. Considering I just wanted to use up some cuttings, it's ended up being one of my favourites

  • @oachkatzlsmum
    @oachkatzlsmum Рік тому +2

    I knew this would look amazing 🥰 Those compositions are made for looking at them and dream of being there ❤️ Thanks Tony and enjoy your day 😘🙋‍♀️ Cheers Martina

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому

      Thanks Martina. I agree. I normally snowboard in the special in the Austrian Alps and I just love looking at the wonderful trees more than the actual snowboarding 🏂🏂

  • @markweaver3497
    @markweaver3497 Рік тому +2

    That's a good start. Cheers Tony...a nice start indeed.

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Mark. Considering it was really just a way to use up some cuttings, I think it's looking pretty good

  • @AndrewJohnson-el1of
    @AndrewJohnson-el1of Рік тому +2

    Great composition that Tony. Gonna look really good Nice twin truck as well 👍

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому +2

      Cheers Andrew. It's a bit unusual, but definitely has its own character and might well develop into a decent tree with some simple pruning

  • @tacobonsai
    @tacobonsai Рік тому +3

    i kinda like the mother daughter in a less conventional shape ... some children grow away from their parents on the human end of things too. the planting turned out great i really like it.

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому +2

      Cheers buddy. Good point. This planting is probably quite a metaphor for many families although that is getting pretty deep for bonsai 🤯

  • @peterjohnson350
    @peterjohnson350 Рік тому +2

    The composition looks great. I didn't know nothofagus grew so well from cuttings. You clearly have the knack. Keep up the video content. Love the double act with your dad.

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому

      Yeah they root really easily
      in our climate here. The more you bury the more roots you get.

  • @XaviersBonsaiRetreat
    @XaviersBonsaiRetreat Рік тому +2

    Definitely a winner with that one Tony and I havemno doubt those roots will eventually grip that rock beautifully. Cheers

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому +2

      It's one to leave to nature to sort out now. Definitely another interesting project

  • @joegarland4885
    @joegarland4885 Рік тому +2

    Nice composition Tony I like it, just hope they all take, in time they will look natural which I know is your aim mate, good luck with it. Take care Tony and dad.

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому

      Thanks Joe. If a few cuttings don't make it, that's fine. Nature does a better job than we ever could and the odd bare patch would probably look good and more natural

  • @Tinoshke07
    @Tinoshke07 Рік тому +2

    The moss gives it already a totally different look. The added cuttings look right now like little sticks stuck in the soil but already in a year, it will start to look very differently. I really love this composition.

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому +1

      Yeah given a year or two I think this one will really begin to transform into something much more realistic

  • @mick681
    @mick681 Рік тому +2

    Great video Tony, yet again. You have certainly made the most from that pot. Nigel Saunders would approve I'm sure and Corin would be pleased to see what you have done with the pot. Keep them coming mate, I still look forward to your videos and your sense of humour. Moses could get lost in that forest in a couple of years mate. Have a good day.

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому

      Yeah as soon as I start working on this kind of landscape, I hear Nigel's voice talking about miniaturisation. One area we differ on a little is that I am more drawn to randomness and chaos to play a bigger part

  • @rebeccahunter725
    @rebeccahunter725 Рік тому +2

    Lovely little leaves. I can't explain why, but I think the Nothofagus is sweeter than the chinese elm, but just as versatile for bonsai! That forest has real promise.

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому +1

      Yeah me too. In spring, the fresh little leaves are much better and then in autumn they turn a pretty strong
      Red which is a nice bonus

  • @raymondplodzien7459
    @raymondplodzien7459 Рік тому +1

    Outstanding job Tony and your dad!

  • @raymondbirds2392
    @raymondbirds2392 Рік тому +2

    Lovely job Tony

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Raymond. Considering this was just a way to use up some extra cuttings, I'm really happy with how it's looking

  • @sueb1317
    @sueb1317 Рік тому +4

    This looks like the sort of terrain I'd expect mountain goats skipping from crevasse to crevasse - rugged foothills with meandering glacial rivers plunging to the lower flood plains. Brilliant!!

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому +1

      Yeah I see a similar scene in there. I like how scruffy the terrain is. I've
      Just been back to review the video, and I think I'll add a couple of pieces of small deadwood lying on the forest floor to add to the idea that only a goat or deer could live in there

    • @mandyhernon2238
      @mandyhernon2238 Рік тому +2

      ​@@TonysBonsai😊

    • @mandyhernon2238
      @mandyhernon2238 Рік тому +1

      Another great composition, maybe a teepee or hammock or two lolxx keep growing, or a grizzly bear!

  • @thenaturecreater8906
    @thenaturecreater8906 Рік тому +3

    I have searched true many nursery's here in Norway for a notafaguas, but the species is not be find. Butt cant have every species of tree 😂😅 thanks for still posting videos and keep on smiling, mate! You are awesome!

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому +2

      Alright Chris.
      Email your address to me at anthonyhigginsonphotography@gmail.com and I'll try to get a couple of cuttings in the post to you buddy 😎

    • @thenaturecreater8906
      @thenaturecreater8906 Рік тому +1

      Wow thanks Tony that would mean so much to have something from you in my garden!!

  • @Bonsaicrazy
    @Bonsaicrazy Рік тому +2

    Nice Tony looks great 👍👍

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому

      Cheers Andy. I'm loving these landscapes. They're so full of detail and most of it just happens by accident 😂

    • @Bonsaicrazy
      @Bonsaicrazy Рік тому

      @@TonysBonsai your not supposed to say that, it’s cos your a bonsai master and pland it 😂😂

  • @greasylimpet3323
    @greasylimpet3323 Рік тому +3

    It looks beautiful with the moss on the rock. It gives you the impression that it's a real rocky outcrop with little bits where enough soil has collected for trees to get established. The pot is a lovely colour too!

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому +1

      Cheers my friend
      Moss really does lift these forests. I'm hoping to add some thicker bits this week to hopefully add the impression if little bushes dotted about

    • @greasylimpet3323
      @greasylimpet3323 Рік тому

      @@TonysBonsai I'm jealous! I can't keep it green here in the summer - too hot, I think.
      It looks great on your rock.

  • @brucedeacon28
    @brucedeacon28 Рік тому +2

    👍👌🙂

  • @Naztalgic
    @Naztalgic Рік тому +2

    Awesome love that. im gonna have to do a root over rock scene possibly with birch now :)

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому +1

      Excellent! As you know I love birch and I'm sure they'll work really well for this kind of project

    • @Naztalgic
      @Naztalgic Рік тому

      @@TonysBonsai yes indeed I know you do. there's just something about Birch 🙂

  • @gariktv8756
    @gariktv8756 Рік тому +2

    Great video as usually. Don’t think it’s double trunk there. More looks like a brunch growing up. Maybe I’m wrong.

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому +2

      It's a funny one. Almost definitely a small tree which was run over by a motorcycle or off road vehicle perhaps when it was 3 years old

  • @mattbrennan647
    @mattbrennan647 Рік тому +5

    I’m not familiar with that species but it certainly is looking interesting. Between your muck recipe and vet tap promotion id say you’ve made your mark in bonsai lore. Thanks, keep growing

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому +2

      Cheers Matt. If I've encouraged people to perhaps use muck and vet tape to be more creative, rhen that'll more than do for me buddy

    • @annadam
      @annadam Рік тому +1

      @@TonysBonsai what's the recipe for the muck though? I'd love to use it. I know it's clay (what kind?) and sphagnum moss, and a third thing (can't remember) . But what ratio? Love this idea! ;-)

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому

      Hi
      I'll find a link tomorrow to the video in which I make it, but it's equal parts finely chopped sphagnum moss, coco coir, and pottery clay.
      I mix the damp coir and moss then add the clay until it's a nice firm consistency a few days before

    • @mattbrennan647
      @mattbrennan647 Рік тому

      @@TonysBonsai Thanks Tony.

    • @annadam
      @annadam Рік тому

      @@TonysBonsai thank you so much! It's brilliant and I can't wait to try it. 🙂

  • @kevinwilkes5969
    @kevinwilkes5969 Рік тому +2

    Nice Tony, lovely composition. What was the name of that tree?

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому +1

      Hi Kevin. It's a Nothofagus or Southern Beech. Really lovely species for Bonsai

    • @kevinwilkes5969
      @kevinwilkes5969 Рік тому

      @TonysBonsai I'm getting me one of them. Ebay here I come. Cheers bud.

  • @78tjeerd
    @78tjeerd Рік тому +1

    Hi Tony, I secretly hope the cuttings round the rock all die. It looks very nice with just the rock planting.

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому

      Interesting. I suspect some will make it and some will die. I'm thinking nature will make the correct descions.

  • @KennetDeBondt
    @KennetDeBondt Рік тому +2

    Looks nice Tony.
    I have special video on wednesday: you will love it!
    Grts
    Kennet

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому

      I love your videos anyway Kennet, so I'll definitely look forward to this one mate!

  • @Michael-yt3wz
    @Michael-yt3wz Рік тому +2

    My son and I did a root over rock boxwood. so maybe when he's 100...he'll see it. lol

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому +1

      I like your optimism Michael.
      I'm seeing the big reveal on his 50th birthday 🤣🤣

  • @jasongannon7676
    @jasongannon7676 Рік тому +3

    Hi Tony, I would like to send you a pot or two, that I am making. But I don't know whare to send them. My cancer has been more difficult lately, I haven't shared my work with eny one. I would like to do that before I can't. If it's OK with you can I ? If so whair do I send them. Let's hope it's not cost prohibited.

    • @TonysBonsai
      @TonysBonsai  Рік тому +2

      Hi Jason. Thanks for the lovely offer. I'd love that, but it would also be great to be in touch anyway
      If you can email me on anthonyhigginsonphotography@gmail.com that would be brilliant mate.
      I hope you've had a good day today!

  • @mattbrennan647
    @mattbrennan647 Рік тому +2

    Foisting

  • @NYBraveheart
    @NYBraveheart Рік тому +3

    ".. like Moses through the red sea..." Your legend grows, Tony! ua-cam.com/video/6HMNUy0Z3fc/v-deo.html